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Chicken Tikka Masala with Naan

A classic Indian favorite, this chicken tikka masala delivers a rich, creamy tomato sauce infused with aromatic spices, paired with warm, fluffy naan bread. The slow‑cooked sauce develops deep flavor, while the homemade naan adds a comforting, buttery bite. Perfect for a Sunday family dinner that never disappoints.

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Chicken Tikka Masala with Naan

Prep Time

30 min

Cook Time

2 hr 30 min

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3 hr estimated total time for 4 servings.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/10 lb chicken breast
  • 2 tbsp tandoori spice mix
  • to taste salt

Tikka Masala Sauce

  • 1 onion
  • 1 tbsp ginger
  • 1 tbsp garlic
  • to taste spices
  • 7 1/10 oz tomato puree
  • 0.42 cup water
  • 7 1/10 oz passata
  • 7 1/10 oz tinned tomatoes

Naan Bread

  • 11 oz all-purpose flour
  • 1 4/5 oz plain yogurt
  • 1 1/10 oz butter
  • 0.18 oz active dry yeast
  • 0.18 oz sugar

Instructions

  1. 1
    In a bowl, combine diced chicken, yogurt, tandoori spice mix, and salt; cover and marinate for 2–3 hours.
  2. 2
    Heat a little oil and add onion, ginger, garlic, and spices; toast until fragrant.
  3. 3
    Add tomato puree, water, passata, and tinned tomatoes; simmer on low heat for 3–4 hours, stirring occasionally.
  4. 4
    A thick red sauce is stirred into the pan with the chicken pieces.
  5. 5
    For the naan, mix flour, yogurt, and butter in a bowl; in a separate jug, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water and let foam for 5–10 minutes.
  6. 6
    Combine the dough mixture, knead until smooth, and let proof at 86°F or room temperature until doubled in size.
  7. 7
    Dough is being kneaded by hand on a floured surface.
  8. 8
    Divide the dough into portions, roll each out with a rolling pin, and cook on medium heat for about 1½ minutes per side until golden brown.
  9. 9
    Serve the hot chicken tikka masala with freshly cooked naan.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to make Chicken Tikka Masala with Naan?
About 3 hours in total: 30 minutes of prep and 2 hours 30 minutes of cooking.
How many servings does this Chicken Tikka Masala with Naan recipe make?
This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
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